Edexcel GCSE Music: July 2021 update
Read the latest information on GCSE Music, including the latest news about receiving grades in summer 2021.
Summer 2021 results day
| GCSE |
|---|
| 12 August 2021 |
Getting results on the day
Find out how you can access results and reports through electronic data interchange (EDI) and/or Edexcel Online, or by opting in for results in paper format.
Receiving results through EDI and Edexcel Online
Appeals
The appeals process will open on 12 August 2021 but will differ from a normal assessment year. You can find detailed support and information about appeals for summer 2021 on the Pearson website.
Access summer 2021 appeals support
Autumn 2021 series
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 11 August 2021 | Entries open |
| 4 October 2021 | Entry deadline |
| 29 November 2021 | Component 3: Appraising exam |
| 24 February 2022 | Results day |
Summer 2022 exams and assessments
NEA
Ofqual has confirmed that the changes made to the 2021 series NEA components will be carried forward onto the Summer 2022 series. We can confirm we will apply the changes that were in place for summer 2021 to the 2022 series.
Read the NEA update and confirmation of requirements for summer 2022
Exams
On 12 July 2021, Ofqual and DfE released a joint consultation on the proposed adaptations to the assessment of GCSEs and GCE AS and A levels for students in England taking exams in summer 2022. This closes at 11.45pm on 1 August 2021.
Subject advisor
Jeffery Hole
Music and Music Technology
